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The Human Aspects of Business Continuity Management

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The Course

This comprehensive one-day training course explores the issues associated with people's responses to traumatic or stressful events. It is aimed at directors, managers and support staff who want an insight into dealing with the effects of such an event on the people they are responsible for.

The course is designed to stimulate discussion and to evaluate lessons learned. Delegates will contribute to a lively debate in relation to material presented and also examine their own feelings and motivation.

After the course, delegates will have gained an understanding of :

The “anatomy of disasters” from the point of view of the impacts on people

The roles of the various professional bodies in dealing with trauma

The impacts on and needs of “victims” and their families

The care needs of staff in trauma

Why human factors are important

How to integrate the human aspects into crisis management

Who should attend?

Business continuity managers, co-ordinators and consultants.

HR directors/managers.

Other directors or managers who want an insight into how to deal with the effects of a traumatic or stressful incident on people.

The roles and responsibilities of the various responding professionals

Local Authority procedures and their impact on the organisation

How trauma and extreme stress can impact on the workforce

Issues associated with the care of staff in trauma

How bad news impacts on family/colleagues/staff

How to help and support affected staff

The roles, responsibilities and skills of the support team

Coping strategies and positive consequences

The importance of human factors in crisis/incident and business continuity management and

how to integrate them into planning activities

Lead facilitator

Rosie Murray

Rosie can truly be described as a leading expert in the field of trauma and the human aspects of disaster response. She became involved in emergency planning following her support of relatives after the Kegworth air crash in 1989.

In the aftermath of 9/11, Rosie was the Project Co-ordinator of a helpline set up by the Red Cross at the request of the UK Government and had a similar role following the Indonesian tsunami in January 2005.

In recent years Rosie has become more involved in awareness raising and training programmes in relation to the human aspects of disaster response. She is involved in training police Family Liaison Officers as well as staff in Local Authorities and commercial organisations.

She chairs the UK Emergency Planning Society's Human Aspects Group and has contributed to a number of the national working parties and reports. She also continues to respond to families and individuals and remains a ‘hands on’ practitioner.

What previous delegates have said...

"Very worthwhile day."

"Training contained many emotional areas that were addressed in a sensitive and engaging way."

"The training made me aware of the variety of roles/expectations that could be put on me in undertaking the possible tasks ahead."

"I was not sure what to expect from the course, and had to face some difficult areas – it has been very useful and well-run, and a great way of considering what I can offer."

"Extremely valuable in terms of workers dealing with trauma – a great learning experience."

"Goals were set and evaluated throughout."

"Supportive environment for discussion and good presentations."

"Information was interesting and well presented."

"I have learned more in today’s seminar than any other in 25 years in the police service – Rosie was excellent."

Practical Business Continuity Management

Top Tips for Effective, Real-World Business Continuity Management
by Andy Osborne

"If you want to know what business continuity is really about I suggest you read this book ...
perhaps even give a copy to your boss as a present. If he or she reads it, it might well make your life much easier."